Kim Powers

I graduate May 2024 from Shenandoah University Accelerated Second Degree Program with a BSN

WORK EXPERIENCE

Private Caregiver August 2022

• Admirable experience in providing private care to an elderly man 
• Monitoring vital signs and blood glucose; assisting in proper nutrition for diabetic patient 
• Provided medication to patient per physician orders 
• Provided patient and family with emotional support
• Worked to improve patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care
• Provided emergency services during seizures 
• Assisted patient with daily personal hygiene tasks (bathing, dress, and grooming) using a Hoyer lift 

Fairfax VA, Winchester VA, Berryville VA, Purceville VA

• Provided compassionate care for 18-month-old, 1 year old, 4-year-old and 6-year-old children. Maintaining complete focus on the child while organizing and carrying out daily routine activities and driving the child’s growth and development through fun and educational activities 
• Assisted with speech therapy appointments and homework, working with the child to enhance speech skills and communication 
• Provided compassionate care for two nonverbal autistic children ages 8 and 9. Organized and carried out daily routine activities and assisted with teaching anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, and social skills along with functional living skills while providing emotional support to parents. 

Ocala Fl 2019

• Maintained accurate and timely records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns 
• Monitored vital signs and glucose levels
• Administered prescribed medications to patients per physician orders 
• Documented refusal of medications
• Assist patients with range of motion exercises and movement 
• Provided a comforting and soothing environment 

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Anticipated: May 2024

Shenandoah University, Winchester, VA GPA: 3.898

Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences May 2017

James Madison University, Harrisonburg VA

RELEVANT COURSEWORK

Pharmacology

Pathophysiology

Nursing Care of Adults I, II & III

Nutrition

Human Diseases

Human Anatomy

Medical Terminology

Nursing Care of Children and Adolescents

Nursing Care of Childbearing Families

Advancing Nursing Practice

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Registered Nurse Anticipated: June 2024
• Basic Life Support (Provider), American Heart Association Expires: January 2025
• NINSS Stroke Scale Certificate 
• Preventing Suicide in Emergency Department Certificate, ZeroSuicide Institute
• Workplace Violence Prevention for Nurses, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Prevention Certificate of Completion, OSHA
• HIPPA Course Certificate of Completion 
• EpicCare IP Nursing Student Certificate of Completion 
• Relias Certificates: Safe Transfers, Safe Food Handling, Protecting Resident Rights in Assisted Living Facilities, Preventing, Recognizing and Reporting Abuse, Infection Control and Prevention, HIV, Falls Management, DNRO, Care Basics: Bathing the Difficult Patient, Advance Directives

Nursing Student Clinical Rotations January 2023 – Present

• Served at Inova Fairfax Hospital Neurology and Pediatrics, Fair Oaks Hospital PCU/Telemetry, Loudoun Hospital Labor and Delivery, NICU and Family Centered Care, and Loudoun Hospital- Cornwall Campus Behavioral Health
• Served at Ocala Regional Hospital, Manassas Health and Rehabilitation, Mary Washington Hospital
• Over 1000 hours of assessing and providing care for up to five patients per shift under the supervision of a registered nurse
• Collaborated with other healthcare professionals and the multidisciplinary team to plan, assess, and manage patient care